8601 Frost Ave Bldg. 20203 B Kirtland AFB, NM

Airman Leadership School

The mission of ALS is to prepare Airmen for increased responsibilities by developing their leadership capabilities, improving their communication skills, and expanding their perspective of the military profession.

Students will need to bring either a laptop (gov issued or personal) or a tablet (with keyboard) and writing materials. Have Microsoft Word capabilities on their device and have a Common Access Card (CAC) Reader

All TDY students must make their own lodging accommodations by contacting the Roadrunner Inn at 505-846-9653 TDY members need to provide their signed orders when purchasing meals at the DFAC. Meals available at Thunderbird Inn DFAC

You must be enrolled by your 1stSgt based on the below requirements.

  • Member must have 2-Years retainability from the date of expected graduation date from ALS.
  • Have a current passing PT score through the duration of the class and must be able to pass a mock PT assessment on all AF components.
  • Members should not be on temporary profiles. (ALS commandant can approve on a case-by-case basis)
  • Students with assignments should have 30 days from class graduation date to RNLTD. Please notify me if this is potentially an issue.45.) Check gains rosters for any inbound selects that still need ALS.
  • Have no pending UCMJ Action or pending investigation.
  • Must have 36 months’ Time-in-Service.
  • Member must be able to pass a OCP & Service-dress Blue uniform inspection within the first 5 days of class.

(1stSgt’s will need to email the Commandant at krystal.apodaca@us.af.mil for enrollment)

Class # Start Date Grad Date AFGSC Family Days/ Federal Holidays
24-7 15 Aug 2024 19 Sep 2024 *Family Day 30 Aug/Labor Day 02 Sep
25-1 03 Oct 2024 07 Nov 2024 *Family Day 11 Oct/Columbus Day 14 Oct
25-2 14 Nov 2024 19 Dec 2024 *Family Day 29 Nov/Thanksgiving 28 Nov
25-3 09 Jan 2025 13 Feb 2025 *Family day 17 Jan/MLK Day 20 Jan
25-4 24 Feb 2025 27 Mar 2025 N/A
25-5 14 Apr 2025 15 May 2025 N/A
25-6 03 Jun 2025 10 Jul 2025 *Family Day 20 Jun/Juneteenth 19 Jun
25-7 21 Aug 2025 25 Sep 2025 *Family Day 29 Aug/Labor Day 01 Sep

Meet Our Cadre

(L-R) TSgt Blake Mathews (Instructor), SSgt Dalia Cervantes (Instructor), MSgt Krystal Apodaca (Commandant), and TSgt Deylin Cortellini (Instructor)